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***COMING UP THIS WEEK***
Free to Watch 4-H State Rodeo, Oct. 31 & Nov. 1
The Nebraska 4‑H State Rodeo for 4‑H’ers ages 8–18 will be held Friday Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1, in Lincoln at the Sandhills Global Event Center ‑ LivestockMarket Arena. This year’s event is held in conjunction with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Rodeo Fall Jackpots... Continue reading…
4-H'ers Apply for Free to UNL; Apply by Nov. 1
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is offering free application for admission to Nebraska 4‑H high school seniors interested in Nebraska! Apply through Friday, Nov. 1 using code HUSKER at checkout to save $45. Apply by Nov. 1 to be notified of scholarships on Feb. 11. Continue reading…
4-H + Casey’s: Growing Great Communities, Together
From Oct. 1–Nov. 4, Casey’s and National 4‑H are joining forces to strengthen the communities they call home. With more than 2,900 stores across the Midwest and South, and more than 2.5 million active 4-H’ers in those areas, this partnership is helping more young people become Beyond Ready... Continue reading…
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***NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS***
Horse Awards Results and Photos are Online
The 2025 4-H Horse Awards Night, held Oct. 23, recognized top achievements at the Lancaster County Super Fair and other accomplishments throughout the past year. The event was emceed by Tim Higgins. Congratulations to all Lancaster 4‑H equestrians for your outstanding accomplishments! Continue reading…
Missed the 2025 Fall Leader & Volunteer Collaboration? Watch the Recording Online!
A video recording of the Lancaster County 4‑H Fall Leader & Volunteer Collaboration, hosted in person and virtually on Oct. 29, is now posted with the training resources at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/leaders. The theme was "Purple Ribbon Kids," and featured information about club organizatio Continue reading…
4-H Awards & Scholarship Forms Due Jan. 3
Many Lancaster County 4‑H award forms and college scholarship applications are due Jan. 3. Forms are available at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/clubs/awards. Recipients will be announced at Lancaster County 4‑H Achievement Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Continue reading…
Fed Steer Challenge Applications Due Dec. 1
The Nebraska 4‑H Fed Steer Challenge is an opportunity for youth ages 14 and up interested in learning more about the cattle industry and is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Nebraska cattle industry. Continue reading…
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***REMINDERS***
Paper Basket Workshop, Nov. 15; Register by Nov. 10
4-H youth ages 8 and up are invited to attend a Paper Basket Workshop to engineer and construct a woven paper basket using recycled newspapers and wire on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9–11 a.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Continue reading…
Archery Contest, Nov. 22; Register by Nov. 10
Lancaster County 4‑H is offering an Archery Contest on Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. at the Nebraska Outdoor Education Center, 4703 N. 44th St., Lincoln. Register by Monday, Nov. 10 at https://go.unl.edu/archerycontest2026. Continue reading…
Participate in the Lincoln Veterans Parade With Other Lancaster County 4-H’ers, Nov. 16
The Lincoln Veterans Parade will be held Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m. in downtown Lincoln, and all Lancaster County 4‑H’ers are invited to participate! Clubs, individual members, volunteers and friends are welcome. Have fun handing out candy and beads. Continue reading…
4-H Specialty Clubs Invite New Members
Several Lancaster County specialty 4‑H clubs are looking for new 4-H members. Current 4-H members and those interested in joining 4‑H are invited to join these clubs: Teen Council, Rabbits R Us, 4 On the Floor dog club, Clover Kids Club and Lincoln Shooting Sports.
Statewide Volunteer Road Show
Nebraska 4‑H is hitting the road again for the Volunteer Road Show, a professional development opportunity for 4‑H volunteers across the state. Join to discover new opportunities for yourself and your 4‑H youth, network with other 4‑H volunteers in your community... Continue reading…
Ready to Do Something Wickedly Good?
4‑H youth are proving every day that small acts can spark big change. Join us in the #4HForGood Challenge inspired by "Wicked: For Good!" 1) Do a good deed 2) Share a pic of your Heart hands 3) Post with #4HForGood + tag @4H and your local 4‑H! 4) Challenge 4 friends to do the same! Continue reading…
UNL Food Science Scholarship Challenge, Dec. 5
Juniors and seniors, spend a day at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Food Science and Technology Department conducting one-of-a-kind experiments in the Food Innovation Center’s teaching laboratories and pilot plants. For your participation, you can earn a $5,000 UNL scholarship! Continue reading…
Originally published October 31, 2025 -
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